Wednesday, February 4

Book review: ‘Not Quite Dead Yet’ is filled with suspense, heavy exposition

Warning: Minor spoilers ahead. “Not Quite Dead Yet” leaves the reader in suspense until the end, but is not quite perfect yet. The novel, written by Holly Jackson and published July 22, is a thriller adult novel about a victim named Jet Mason who survives an attack but is warned that she will die in seven days due to the wounds. Read more...

Photo: Shown is the cover of Holly Jackson’s newest mystery novel, “Not Quite Dead Yet.” The book follows Jet Mason as she attempts to solve her own murder in seven days. (Courtesy of Bantam Books)


Bruin-owned barbershop Saints cuts hair – not men’s self care

This post was updated July 20 at 6:21 p.m. Daniel Ordoñez is transforming the men’s wellness sector, one barbershop at a time. The UCLA alumnus said his experience in the design media arts program gave him the foundation he needed to later thrive as an entrepreneur. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is Daniel Ordoñez, the founder of Saints, sitting on a chair in the center of his store. Saints is a barbershop focused on promoting men’s wellness and self care. (Courtesy of Jonathan Arce)


Funny but not fun: Belly Laughs Festival attendees giggle while wallets groan

Day one of the Belly Laughs Festival found the funny bone. The comedy festival made its highly anticipated debut this Saturday at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Read more...

Photo: Shown is the crowd outside the Peacock Theater at Belly Laughs Festival. The festival took place on July 12 and 13 and highlighted Asian American comedians and restaurants. (Courtesy of Bailey Holiver/L.A. LIVE/Bernstein Associates, Inc.)



‘The best decision I made in my college career’: Kanwulia Onianwa reflects on FAST

Kanwulia Onianwa’s UCLA journey is in its final stitch. Onianwa, a fourth-year sociology student and marketing director of FAST, said she has had her heart set on UCLA and fashion since middle school. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is Kanwulia Onianwa standing in front of Pauley Pavilion in a white jacket and black skirt. Onianwa is the current marketing director of the FAST fashion club at UCLA. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA student podcasts personal conversations on wellness, mental health, self-care

Anoushka Hem is reminding people that it’s okay to not always be okay. The fourth-year theater student is host of “the ash gracie podcast,” a show where she offers her perspective on aspects of wellness, mental health and self-care. Read more...

Photo: Anoushka Hem sits in a black dress in a field of grass and purple flowers. Hem is the host of the podcast “the ash gracie,” which discusses mental health and wellness. (Andrew Ramiro Diaz/Photo editor)


The Writer’s Den creates creative writing community, opportunities for outreach

Among an assortment of creative writing groups at UCLA, The Writer’s Den holds a premium on both creativity and volunteer work. The Writer’s Den aims to establish an environment where writers can strengthen their connection to their craft. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is The Writer’s Den team alongside students of John R. Wooden High School in the Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden. At the end of the year, The Writer’s Den hosts a field trip to UCLA for Wooden students. (Courtesy of Mason Ng)



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